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Man United and Tottenham do battle over fourth shared striker target, may cost just £16.7m

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United’s January wishlists contain significant overlaps, and we could see the two clubs battling it out for several of the same…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 7:00 PM
Man United and Tottenham do battle over fourth shared striker target, may cost just £16.7m
Key Things to Know
  • Manchester United and Tottenham are competing to sign Real Sociedad striker Orri Oskarsson.
  • Real Sociedad may accept a cut-price permanent transfer of around £16.7m (€20m) to balance their books.
  • Oskarsson has scored five goals in his last six matches across La Liga and the Europa League.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are both reportedly interested in signing Real Sociedad forward Orri Oskarsson in the January transfer window. According to a report by CalcioMercato, the 22-year-old Icelandic international has emerged as a target for both Premier League clubs following a strong run of five goals in six matches across La Liga and the Europa League.

Real Sociedad could reportedly sanction a permanent sale for around €20m (£16.7m) in January due to financial pressures to balance their books. Oskarsson, who is under contract until 2030, is also being tracked by Everton, Brentford, and Sunderland.

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